Talk to me about Tents

[georgefreeman918]

Looking to search and purchase a tent for some weekends away this year, but it seems that there is a huge range of brands / sizes / prices and I am not sure where to start.

We need something for 2 people (but we would still like a bit of space so at least a 4 man tent), internal under cover storage area for putting bikes / cooking equipment and an external gazebo for sitting under (for when it inevitably rains!).

Any recommendations on where to start please?

[georgefreeman918]

rednotdead said:

Find your nearest Go Outdoors and go and have a look. They usually have a load of tents all set up, you can get a feel for the layouts you like. Decathalon too - their tents seem good value.

Went to our local this weekend with those exact intentions. Turns out not a single tent was made up or on display, all were in bags which was no better than looking online. Wrong season at the moment.

[georgefreeman918]

rambo19 said:

1st question, have you ever been camping and put up a tent?

Yes, a few years ago with my father. However this will be with my girlfriend and our dog - a completely different proposition!